Cancer Patients in KP Face Medicine Shortage as Budget Allocation Falls Short
PESHAWAR: Doctors have warned that thousands of cancer patients in KP could struggle to access treatment during the current fiscal year after the provincial government allocated only 200mn rupees for free cancer medicines in the 2026-27 budget. Health experts described the allocation as insufficient to meet the growing needs of patients across the province. They […]
Heatwave Affects Animals and Birds at Peshawar Zoo, Veterinary Experts Called In
PESHAWAR: Extreme heat and soaring temperatures have affected several animals and birds at Peshawar Zoo, prompting authorities to arrange specialized veterinary care and enhanced monitoring measures. Sources said a number of animals and birds at the zoo have developed health complications due to the ongoing heatwave and prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Authorities have engaged […]
Peshawar BRT: Routes Restricted, Full Shutdown on 9 and 10 Muharram
PESHAWAR: TransPeshawar has announced a BRT service suspension in Peshawar on most routes from 3pm on Wednesday as authorities step up security measures ahead of Muharram. The transport authority said only a limited number of direct routes will remain operational after 3pm on 24 June. Services on the main BRT corridor and most feeder routes […]
Afghan Refugees in KP: Directs NADRA to Decide Afghan Citizen Card, POR Card Cases Within 4 Months
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court has ordered the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to decide citizenship verification cases within four months. The ruling concerns applicants whose records are linked to Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC) and Proof of Registration (POR) cards. The issue has gained attention amid ongoing efforts to repatriate Afghan refugees from […]